Heart disease, depression and women: What you don’t know might kill you
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Photo by Kat J on Unsplash. Article by Tracy Mitchell Griggs. Seasons – September 16, 2022.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet only one in five is aware of the health threat. And the staggering mortality rate can be attributed in part to lack of awareness of lesser-known CVD symptoms like depression. Mental health disorders like depression and anxiety are associated with an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, reduced blood flow to the heart, and heightened levels of cortisol. Over time, these effects can lead to calcium buildup in the arteries, metabolic syndrome and heart disease. […]
